How to Pronounce Veiled

To pronounce "veiled", say VEIL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

VEIL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “veiled”

"veiled" has 2 syllables: veil-ed. It rhymes with wailed and unveiled, if that helps it stick.

What does veiled mean?

verb

  1. To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.
  2. To conceal as with a veil.

    “The forest fire was veiled by smoke, but I could hear it clearly.”

adjective

  1. Covered by a veil.
  2. Partly hidden or concealed.

    “His veiled threat was terrifying.”

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Words that rhyme with veiled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailedunveiledassailedcurtailedhailedimpaledentailedprevailednaledfailedrailedavailed

Related words

coveredindistinctdisguisedmaskedhoodedcamouflagedcloudedincitement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "veiled"?▾

"Veiled" has 2 syllables: veil · ed.

What does "veiled" mean?▾

Veiled: To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.

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